Drive/Lift Selector Switch; Joystick; Interlock Switch; Steer Switch - Snorkel S2255RT Operator's Manual

Drive/Lift Selector Switch

The drive/lift selector switch (refer to Figure 6.3) is used
to select either machine drive or lift functions. Both func-
tions can not be operated at the same time.
Ÿ Place the drive/lift selector switch in the drive position
to drive the aerial platform using the joystick. The
platform will not raise or lower while driving.
Ÿ Place the drive/lift selector switch in the lift position
to raise and lower the platform using the joystick.

Joystick

Use the joystick (refer to Figure 6.3) to operate the
following functions:
Ÿ Aerial platform steering
Ÿ Aerial platform drive and speed
Ÿ Platform raise/lower and speed
Movement of the joystick in a given direction produces
a corresponding movement of the aerial platform. The
steering and drive functions may be operated separately
or simultaneously.

Interlock Switch

The joystick has an interlock switch in the handle (refer
to Figure 6.3).
Ÿ Engage the interlock by grasping the joystick and
pulling the switch toward the handle.
Ÿ Engage the interlock to activate the steering, drive,
stabiliser or lift functions.

Steer Switch

The steer switch (refer to Figure 6.3) is a momentary
contact, rocker switch on top of the drive joystick. This
switch controls the two front wheels to steer the aerial
platform.
Ÿ To steer to the right, engage the interlock switch
on the joystick and hold down the right side of the
steer switch.
Ÿ To steer to the left, engage the interlock switch on the
joystick and hold down the left side of the steer switch.
Note
The steering wheels are not self-centering. Set the
steering wheels straight ahead after completing a turn.

Drive Range Switch

The drive range switch (refer to Figure 6.3) has two
positions to select drive wheel operation:
Ÿ High (Rabbit) – for normal driving conditions
Ÿ
Low (Turtle) – for driving on grades up to 35 percent
that require low speed and high torque operation,
where high range is not suffi cient to climb the grade.

Horn Button

The horn button (refer to Figure 6.3) is on the front of
the upper control panel.
Press the button to sound the horn.
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Stabiliser Manual Switches

Each switch corresponds to one (1) of the stabilisers (if
stabilisers are fi tted) Pull a switch backward to lower a
stabiliser, push it forward to raise the stabiliser.

Auto Level/Stow Switch

Select either auto level or auto stow, to raise or lower
the stabilisers automatically (if stabilisers are fi tted).

Lift Indicator Light

The platform can be raised only when this light is lit.
When this light is not lit the platform will not rise be-
cause: the platform is not level, or the stabilisers are
not set properly.

Drive Indicator Light

The platform can be driven when the light is lit. When
it is not lit, the platform will not drive because with the
platform raised the base is not level or with the platform
raised the axle switches are not set.

Warning Light

This indicator light should go off when the machine is
started. Stop the machine immediately if this light comes
on when the machine is running.

Platform Overload Indicator Light

All movement is prevented when the light is illuminated.
The platform load must be reduced before the machine
will operate.
Choke Switch
(option gasoline engines only) press and hold the switch
in anytime you start a gasoline engine that is at ambient
air temperature ( a cold engine).
Glow Plug: (diesel engines only) this is a momentary
contact switch. Press it down and hold for no longer
than 20 seconds then release it just before starting the
engine for an engine that is at ambient air temperature
(a cold engine).

Start Switch

Press and hold this switch DOWN to operate the starter
motor of the machine.

Fuel/Electric Switch

Before starting, set the FUEL switch to Fuel (up) or
Electric (down) depending on your machine set up and
which you want to use.
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